Are you an activist, campaigner, student rep, or entrepreneur starting/running your own business?

Does your role involve:

Tackling tough conversations?
Pitching ideas?
Influencing others?
Navigating negative feedback?

These challenges can be overwhelming—but they’re also opportunities for growth when you have the right tools.

That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Elliot Kay—renowned Speaker, Executive Mentor, Business Strategist, and Author—to Queen's Students' Union for an exclusive workshop designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to thrive.

Elliot is passionate about empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. In this transformative session, you’ll learn how to:

✔️ Communicate Persuasively: Master the art of influencing others in conversations and presentations.
✔️ Pitch Like a Pro: Deliver convincing pitches for your ideas, projects, or businesses with confidence and clarity.
✔️ Turn Feedback Into Growth: Handle negative feedback with grace and use it as a catalyst for self-improvement.
✔️ Build Resilience: Stay motivated and focused, even when setbacks or challenges arise.
✔️ Overcome Nerves: Transform anxiety into confidence for interviews, presentations, and tough conversations.

What to Expect:

🌟 Practical and Engaging: Elliot’s workshops are interactive, relatable, and packed with real-world examples you can apply immediately.
🌟 Personalised Support: Gain mentorship during and after the workshop, with guidance tailored to your unique experiences as a student.
🌟 Expert Insights: Drawing from his extensive career, Elliot shares proven strategies and tools that will help you stand out—whether in the classroom, boardroom, or campaign trail.

This is your chance to gain essential life and leadership skills that will transform how you approach challenges, communicate ideas, and achieve your goals. Whether you’re preparing for a high-stakes presentation, navigating feedback, or seeking to elevate your personal and professional impact, this workshop is for you.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a world-class mentor—reserve your spot today!

This session takes place in The Cube, 1st Floor, One Elmwood on Wednesday 12 February.

The session commences at 2.30pm sharp and dinner will be provided at the end.

** Please inform us of any dietary requirements on su.volunteer@qub.ac.uk

Workshop: Persuasive Communication, Effective Pitching & Resilience